5 results for "edo state"
💛 Acts of Kindness52 Students Freed After Governor Chooses Dialogue Over Force
Fifty-two university students walked free from detention after Nigeria's Edo State governor opted for conversation instead of punishment following a security protest. The move signals a fresh approach to handling student activism in a region struggling with campus safety concerns.
🦸 Community HeroesEdo Governor Calls for Greater Support for Nigerian Troops
On Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo joined veterans and military widows in calling for increased support for soldiers who protect Nigeria. The gathering honored fallen heroes while highlighting ongoing needs of active service members and military families.
💛 Acts of KindnessNigerian Students Released After Protest Detention
52 students and residents arrested during a security protest in Edo State walked free this week after the governor chose dialogue over punishment. The release marks a turning point for a university community fighting for safety while the government commits to major reforms.
🦸 Community HeroesNigeria Police Rescue 9 in First-Ever Drone Operation
Nigerian police deployed drones for the first time to track kidnappers through dense forest, saving nine people including five children in a predawn raid. The breakthrough mission marks a turning point for tech-powered policing in Edo State.
🦸 Community HeroesAlert Bus Driver, Passenger Save Kidnapped 4-Year-Old in Benin City
Thanks to the quick thinking of a commercial bus driver and a concerned passenger in Benin City, Nigeria, a four-year-old boy was safely rescued from an alleged kidnapper within minutes and reunited with his grateful family. The heartwarming rescue shows how everyday heroes and alert security forces work together to protect the most vulnerable.